OHMALLOY
OhmAlloy-5J1580 (Bimetallic strip)
(Common Name: Kanthal 155)
Bimetallic strip is used to convert a temperature change into mechanical displacement. The strip consists of two strips of different metals which expand at different rates as they are heated, usually steel and copper, or in some cases steel and brass. The strips are joined together throughout their length by riveting, brazing or welding. The different expansions force the flat strip to bend one way if heated, and in the opposite direction if cooled below its initial temperature. The metal with the higher coefficient of thermal expansion is on the outer side of the curve when the strip is heated and on the inner side when cooled
The sideways displacement of the strip is much larger than the small lengthways expansion in either of the two metals. This effect is used in a range of mechanical and electrical devices. In some applications the bimetal strip is used in the flat form. In others, it is wrapped into a coil for compactness. The greater length of the coiled version gives improved sensitivity.
Composition
Grade |
5J1580 |
High expansion layer |
Ni20Mn6 |
Low expansion layer |
Ni36 |
Chemical composition(%)
Grade |
C |
Si |
Mn |
P |
S |
Ni |
Cr |
Cu |
Fe |
Ni36 |
≤0.05 |
≤0.3 |
≤0.6 |
≤0.02 |
≤0.02 |
35~37 |
- |
- |
Bal. |
Grade |
C |
Si |
Mn |
P |
S |
Ni |
Cr |
Cu |
Fe |
Ni20Mn6 |
≤0.05 |
0.15~0.3 |
5.5~6.5 |
≤0.02 |
≤0.02 |
19~21 |
- |
- |
Bal. |
Typical Physical properties
Density (g/cm3) |
8.1 |
Electrical resistivity at 20ºC(Om*mm2/m) |
0.8±5% |
Thermal conductivity, λ/ W/(m*ºC) |
12 |
Elastic Modulus, E/ Gpa |
147~177 |
Bending K / 10-6 ºC-1(20~135ºC) |
15 |
Temperature bending rate F/(20~130ºC)10-6ºC-1 |
28.5%±5% |
Allowable temperature (ºC) |
-70~ 350 |
Linear temperature (ºC) |
-20~ 180 |
Application: The material is mainly in automatic control devices and instrumentation (eg: exhaust thermometers, thermostats, voltage regulators, temperature relay, automatic protection switching, diaphragm meters, etc.) make temperature control, temperature compensation, current limit, temperature indicator and other heat-sensitive components.
Feature: The basic characteristics of Thermostat Bimetallic is bending deformation with temperature changes, resulting in a certain moment.
Thermostat Bimetallic Strip expansion coefficient is different from the two or more layers of metal or alloy along the entire contact surface firmly bonded, having a temperature-dependent shape change occurs thermosensitive functional composites. Wherein the higher expansion coefficient of the active layer is a layer called a low coefficient of expansion of the layer is named passive layer.
Style of supply
Alloys Name |
Type |
Dimension |
|
OhmAlloy-5J1480 |
Strip |
W= 5~120mm |
T= 0.1mm |
FAQ
1. What's the minimum quantity customer can order?
If we have your size in stock, we can provide any quantity you want.
If we do not have, for spool wire, we can produce 1 spool, about 2-3kg. For coil wire, 25kg.
2. How can you pay for small sample amount?
We have Western union account, wire transfer for sample amount also ok.
3. Customer do not have express account. How will us arrange the delivery for sample order?
Just need to provide your address information, we will check the express cost, you can arrange the express cost together with sample value.
4. What's our payment terms?
We can accept LC T/T payment terms, it also depending on delivery and total amount. Let's talk more in details after getting your detailed requirements.
5. Do you provide free samples?
If you want several meters and we have stock of your size, we can provide, customer need to bear the International express cost.
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